Police have released a video in a bid to identify a man they want to trace in connection with an assault.

The 54-year-old victim was attacked as she walked her dog along a footpath in Aylestone Meadows, Leicester, at around 8am on Saturday December 5 2015.

She was approached from behind by a man who knocked her to the floor, where she was further assaulted. She sustained a fracture to her cheekbone and eye socket and still suffers as a result of the attack.

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The suspect is described as a dark skinned, of medium build, around 5ft 8in and in his 20s. He was wearing blue bottoms and a blue hooded top.

Extensive CCTV enquiries have been completed and police now have an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

From the CCTV the force has been able to plot his route on the morning of the assault, and hope this will help someone identify him. as he could have information which will help enquiries.

Det Con Chris Fox said: "Since this incident took place we have carried out enquiries to try and trace the offender, and are now appealing for your help.

"Please watch the CCTV and see if you recognise the man in it, he could have information which will help with our enquiry.

"The map shows where the man was first captured on CCTV and the route we believe he took. Please, if you know who it could be, get in touch."

If you have any further information please call 101 and quote crime reference number 15000131988.

TIMELINE OF THE INCIDENT

7.51am – He is seen walking along the Great Central Way near Wolverton Road, in the direction of Evesham Road

7.56am – The man is seen walking towards the exit of Faircharm Industrial Estate on Evesham Road. He then enters the footpath of Aylestone Meadows Shortly after this the assault took place.

8.16am – The man is seen jogging across the foot bridge of the Great Central Way towards the city centre

8.20am – The man has come across the footbridge of the Great Central Way and continues running towards the city centre